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03.19.09Recession Remodeling
Industry Trends (2)By Perry Groten Keloland TV Your home can be an important hedge against an economic downturn. But many families don't have the money for a full-blown remodeling project to boost the value of their homes. Even a scaled-back upgrade can boost the value of your home. During a tight economy, families are more likely to renovate their current home than buy a brand new one. You don't have to go to the extreme of knocking down walls or tearing up flooring to make changes that can pay-off in the long run. We checked out some remodeling options to transform three important rooms ...
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01.16.09Top 10 Home Decorating Trends for 2009
Industry Trends (0)Susan Felt Gannett News Service Remember flocked wallpaper? It's back. But it's not your mother's wallcovering. Nor is bamboo, which designers are using not just as environmentally friendly floor covering, but on walls, too. And what about those chandeliers? Not only do they bedeck entryways and the tops of dining-room tables, they also can be used anywhere else in the house where a touch of glam is wanted. But glam is definitely on a budget, interior designers say, about upcoming trends for the new year. Whether you are designing a custom home, remodeling or simply looking for inspiration, here are the 10 big trends they've ...
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01.15.09Homeowners: Try These Nine Projects This Year
Industry Trends (1)Karen Klages Chicago Tribune With existing homes sales and home prices in most regions of the country down, it makes sense for homeowners to think at least twice about investing in a renovation. What projects make sense, given the state of economic affairs? What improvements will allow folks to live better now and make the house more saleable later -- and offer a handsome return on investment? We posed those questions to four Chicago area home builders and remodeling contractors, as well as a senior researcher at the National Association of Home Builders and the editorial director of Remodeling magazine. The short story: ...
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10.05.07Garage Remodeling The Latest Trend
Garage Remodeling, Industry Trends (1)DENVER -The allure of Petur Workman's $2 million home isn't a stainless-steel kitchen or over-the-top home theater. Visitors to this house can't wait to see Workman's tricked-out garage, complete with painted walls, seamless epoxy floors, canned lighting and custom cabinets. "It's like opening a door to a treasured guest room or library," says Workman, a central Denver real estate broker. "The garage is not just a place for cars and cobwebs anymore." Experts say garage makeovers are this decade's fallout trend from the 1980s push for closet organization and the 1990s zeal for kitchen remodeling. According to an April 2005 report by the market ...
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